Asparagus has arrived at farmers markets for spring! Asparagus packs a lot of nutrition, including Vitamin A, potassium, iron, calcium, and antioxidants. This culinary staple can be cooked in many ways, including a delicious pasta primavera. Did you know that primavera means spring in Italian? What better way to kick off the season than a … Read more
As spring creeps in, farmers markets will start to have new vegetables that invite shoppers to try something new. Spring alliums—including scallions, spring onions, and green garlic—are among the first to mark the new season! These versatile vegetables lend a fresh, peppery flavor and can spice up almost any dish. Stir fry is a classic … Read more
Winter produce is still abundant at farmers markets. While we wait for spring fruits and veggies, there’s still time to explore new recipes with winter’s bounty! Try making this delicious “green” shakshuka recipe with winter greens and veggies like chard, broccoli, and kale. Or use some of this season’s winter squash for a nourishing curry … Read more
Among the plethora of root crops, squash, and leafy greens you can find at farmers markets during the winter, there’s still some less commonly used (yet still delicious) produce in the mix that you can try experimenting with this season. Try testing out some new recipes including kohlrabi or radicchio this week! If you like … Read more
With the Spring Equinox only a month away, and the tease of warmer weather over the past few weeks, we find ourselves yearning for winter to be over! While we still have several weeks left of freezing morning temperatures and potential cold snaps, winter farmers markets have a variety of colorful and nutritious veggies to … Read more
After weekend market closures, freezing temperatures and even some snow last week, we’re all itching to get back to our regularly scheduled farmers markets for some fresh, local produce! One veggie (or fungi, rather) you’ll be able to find year-round, no matter the temperature, are mushrooms! Local mushroom growers and cultivators are plentiful at winter … Read more
If you’re planning on sourcing locally for any holiday meals or end-of-year celebrations, make sure to visit your local farmers tailgate market this week, as they’ll be taking a break starting Dec. 23 through Jan. 2. While this week is the last for the West Asheville Tailgate Market, four markets will be opening back up … Read more
Markets are growing full of fall and winter produce like turnips, radishes, squash, and winter greens, but did you know that you could also find locally grown and foraged nuts at markets too? Look for chestnuts from Smallholding Farm (East Asheville Tailgate Market) and Forest Farmacy (Asheville City and West Asheville markets), as well as … Read more
We’re already about halfway through summer (if you can believe it!), and each week more new produce arrives at farmers markets! Last week, vendors arrived with a bounty of sweet corn. You can find corn from Creasman Farms (Asheville City, Black Mountain, North Asheville, and West Asheville markets), Lee’s One Fortune Farm (Asheville City, Black … Read more
Okra has made its long-awaited return to farmers markets! Okra has long been a staple among Southern cooking, and although the vegetable can be a bit polarizing outside the South, it is a cherished piece of the region’s history. You can find okra this week from Gaining Ground Farm, Flying Cloud Farm (North Asheville and … Read more